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1. Based on what you stated, since your soon to be ex-husband was not in the country at the time the petition for annulment was filed and notarized, making it inherently impossible for him to verify and certify his petition (meaning, he has caused the preparation, read and understand the contents) it is my belief that the petition for annulment suffered a fatal defect which defect could be questioned at the earliest opportunity at the trial either before or during the pre-trial.

The defect I believe was serious enough for the court to loose jurisdiction to hear, try and resolve the petition.

On the other hand, if you can prove that the notary public conspired with the petitioner in having the petition notarized though he was abroad that time, the notary public could be held administratively liable under the notarization law which could be a ground for the suspension and revocation of his license to notarize.

Mag sasubmit po ako ng answer ko sa petition with my concerns such as custody and support, claim sa conjugal with the help of a law student who is a friend of mine. Wla pa ho akong legal council. So Im thinking should i channel this question thru an atty o pwedeng ako na mismo ang mg question nito?